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New York Umbria Jazz
(Click Here for Umbria Jazz in Italy, July 2004)
Carlo Pagnotta, Founder, Artistic Director, Producer
info@umbriajazz.com
At
The Italian Cultural Institute
686 Park Avenue at 68th Street, NY, NY 10021
212.879.4242
May 18, 2004
Re-Introducing: Francesco Cafiso on Saxophone, with James Williams on Piano, Harry Allen on Saxophone, Joe Cohn on Guitar, and Joel Forbes on Bass.
Publicity by Kim Smith: ksmithpr@earthlink.net and Enzo Capua.
(See January 2004 NY Umbria Jazz Photo-Journal).
Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
May 18, 2004 Tonight Carlo Pagnotta, Founder and Director of Umbria Jazz, addressed the packed, standing room only crowd at the Italian Cultural Institute’s Press Conference to re-introduce the young Saxophone virtuoso, 14 year-old Francesco Cafiso of Italy. He was in town with his father to help promote the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, July 9 - July 18, 2004. He would be appearing in Clubs this week, to make more New Yorkers aware of his unusual talent and to be seen once again by the jazz aficionados who saw him perform to wide acclaim in January, 2004, during the New York Umbria Jazz events.
Also appearing tonight were the renowned saxophonist, Harry Allen, previously reviewed in this journal. Mr. Allen and Mr. Cafiso performed brilliant duets and sax conversations with the ever present backup of James Williams on piano, Joe Cohn on guitar, and Joel Forbes on bass. Mr. Williams had previously appeared with the young Mr. Cafiso at the New York Hilton in January as part of New York Umbria Jazz. Joe Cohn has been reviewed with Mr. Allen’s band and can been seen at Birdland with George Gee Big Band.
This congenial combo was visibly in awe of Mr. Cafiso and his astounding performance on a very busy saxophone. The Cultural Institute served wine on a warm night, and Enzo Capua facilitated a lovely, early evening event.
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
NY Umbria Jazz Musicians
Photo courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Francesco's Father
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Francesco and His Father
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Enzo Capua
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Enzo and Friend
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Anna Maria (www.shopwineanddine.com)
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Cultural Institute Reception
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